Shirgaon - Bhiwandi, Thane

Shirgaon is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mohandool serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shirgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shirgaon is 552589. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 421302 pincode. Bhiwandi is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Shirgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shirgaon

As per Census 2011, Shirgaon village has a total population of 655 people, consisting of 343 males and 312 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 176 literate and 479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 635 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shirgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shirgaon

Shirgaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shirgaon

Shirgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khadavli, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi to Shirgaon is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Shirgaon is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shirgaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shirgaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shirgaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shirgaon village are given below:

FAQs about Shirgaon